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Monday, 13 April 2009

Easy Mango Pudding

I have been buying lots of Thailand Honey Mangoes lately. It is probably the season now for these fruits. Although they are not as fragrant compared to the other varieties of mangoes, they are very sweet and juicy when ripened, and they are also relatively cheaper and affordable.

Whenever there is an abundance of mangoes in my house, I will definitely use them to make some mango puddings.

I always follow this simple recipe which is no difference from making some easy jelly. I just need to mix a pack of jelly crystals with a cup of boiling water and a can of Carnation milk, then add in the fresh mangoes, and pour into jelly cups. I usually get this "Tortally" brand of jelly crystal which is easily available from most local supermarkets and even the nearby convenient shops. However, it doesn't come with a mango flavor, so I have made do with the pineapple flavour instead. Nevertheless, it doesn't affect the taste of the mango pudding at all. This is one of our family's favourite dessert of all time.

Pour a cup of hot boiling water into a bowl, stir in the jelly crystals making sure the crystals dissolved completely. (If the crystals doesn't dissolve completely, heat the mixture in a saucepan, stir till the crystals dissolve completely.) Set aside and let it cool off a little.

Add in the can of evaporate milk. Stir in the mango cubes. Mix well. Spoon into jelly cups. Chill in fridge to set.

Tip: There is no mango flavoured jelly crystals, so the closest is the pineapple flavour. After filling the jelly cups, use a teaspoon to remove air bubbles which will form on the surface, otherwise there will be unsightly bubbles on the surface of the pudding when set.

Pudding looks yummy!It interests me that people who have mean things to say always stay Anonymous! Not sure why some one would stay to read if they were bored, Strange!I love your blog and find you very interesting. you have simple recipes that are easy to make and not at all uninteresting!Keep up the good work.I will be making this pudding asap.Love all the way from South Africa.x

Hi...ur mango pudding so simple to make compare to what i've done b4 :) FYI i am able to get mango flavour jelly crystal at prime supermarket near my hsehttp://pengskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/05/non-baked-mango-cheesecake.html

Great! I just bought 6 huge honey mangoes 2 days back, and this will be a great recipe to try rather then just eating the fruit on it's own. :) BTW, can I use agar-agar powder instead of gelatine? Just curious...

Hi HHB,I can't agree more that the Thai honey mangoes are abundance now! I've been eating quite a lot on its own lately. Sometimes, it's still a dilemna to decide between making some desserts out of it, or eating it on its own isn't it? Perhaps I'll stock up more, then I'll be forced to make a mango pudding like what you did! At least mango pudding won't turned bad easily, unlike ripen mangoes if not consumed almost immediately! Thanks for sharing this simple, but yet, classic recipe! ;)

Thanks for sharing all your recipes. I always drool over the pictures...they look so good. I am writing from the US and was wondering how big the package of jelly crystals you use for the mango pudding are? I know here the jello boxes come in two different sizes so just wanted to be sure I was using the right one. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing all your recipes generously. =) Oh, & also all your wonderful drooling and tempting pictures! ;P By the way, I've got the red man brand mango flavor konnyaku jelly from Phoon Huat since tortally brand is not available. Perhaps you may want to try that out..

I made this pudding this morning. Smell nice, great colour but yet to try because until now, it is not set ='(

HHB, I need your advise. How long do we need to set without using gelatine in this recipe of yours? I had chill them for more than 8 hrs but they are still not set? Hmm...wondering what's wrong?

Oh yes, don't bothered with the boring person when he/she is a real bored. Simple doesn't mean boring. I'm a fan of yours and I love everything you posted on your blog. You are definitely not boring but creative, generous, kind, interesting, intelligent.."Jia You"! ;D

I usually chill the pudding over night and it will be ready the next day. I'm sorry, since I have not used konnyaku powder, I do not know whether it will take longer to set? The texture of the pudding maybe different too...as I think konnyaku will be more 'chewy' compared to normal jelly crystals? Do let me know after you have tasted it, hope you will like it!

You are most welcome. :) Anyway, I'm just stating the facts and I bet all of them will agree. :D

Haiz..it's a failure since this morning they are still not set. :( Thus, I guess I have to add in gelatine when I try making this afternoon again. To be on a safer side, I had manage to get Tortally jelly crystal this morning & shall do both and perhaps can try to show you the "final product" using mango flavor konnyaku jelly. Wish me luck! ;)

By the way HHB, have you try any easy to made coffee pudding recipe? ;P

Just want to tell you what a great blog you have. To be frank, not all bloggers are so generous and willing to share and provide detailed steps for each recipe like you do.Also,you are so willing and prompt to any question asked (at least for mine so far :)I am now so dependent on your blog and have to browse through every other day.THANK YOU!

Hi Norah, the jelly crystal mixture should be left to cool off to lukewarm before adding the evaporated milk, otherwise it will form lumps (or start to set) because of the difference in temperature between the two liquid, especially if your evaporated milk is cold (did you keep it in the fridge before using?)

Hi, I happened to browse thru the web looking for some nice fingerfood recipes to make this weekend as I am celebrating my son's 5th bday. I bet the pudding will be a hit with the kids but have got to try out first tomorrow to avoid last minute failure. I was wondering whether you had done it using agar2... Anyway will try out yr original recipe first. Wish me luck! And oh yes, I really love all yr photos, they are so professional!! They really make me drool....:-)